Necktie restraining device

a technology for restraining devices and neckties, which is applied in the direction of snap fasteners, buckles, scarves, etc., can solve the problems of unsatisfactory prior art devices, high cost, and business appearance of individuals, and achieves the effect of reducing the risk of loose hanging other problems, to achieve the effect of reducing the risk of loose neckties getting caught in mechanical devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-22
BISHOP DONALD GENE
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The necktie control device that meets the needs identified above comprises two hinged button covers attached to a length of chain. The chain length is between approximately three and one-half inches and approximately four inches. The chain affixes to the two button covers using two snap rings. To use the invention, the wearer puts on a necktie...

Problems solved by technology

“Four-in-hand” neckties enhance the business appearance of an individual, and may be quite expensive.
When wearing a loose hanging necktie around mechanical devices, such as motor vehicle engine compartments and copying machines, a risk arises of the loose hanging necktie getting caught in the mechanical device.
These prior art devices have proven unsatisfactory for a variety of reasons.
Some have resulted in holes in the necktie, or other damage to the necktie fabric.
Some do no...

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FIG. 1 depicts a frontal perspective of necktie control device 100. Necktie control device 100 has first button cover 10 and second button cover 12 connected by chain 18 having two connecting rings 16, one at each end of chain 18. First button cover 10 and second button cover 12 are of identical construction. In the preferred embodiment, all components may be gold or silver-plated.

FIG. 2 is a side view of necktie control device 100, with front 22 of first button cover 10 and front 22 of second button cover 12 in an open vertical position, and back 24 of first button cover and back 24 of second button cover opened and in a horizontal position. Each first button cover 10 and second button cover 12 have front 22 rotatably connected to back 24 by hinge 14 allowing front 22 to be opened substantially in relation to back 24.

Each connecting ring 16 of chain 18 is connected to one of the hinges 14 so that chain 18 extends between and flexibly joins first cover 10 to second cover 12. In the ...

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Abstract

A necktie restraining device is disclosed having two flexibly connected covers. The first cover is placed on the shirt button located above the necktie label on a necktie panel. The second cover and flexible connector are dropped through the opening between the necktie label and the front necktie panel. The second button cover is then placed on the shirt button located below the necktie label.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe invention is in the field of apparel devices and specifically in the field of neck tie restraining devices for engaging a necktie using the necktie label and two shirt buttons positioned above and below the necktie label.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION“Four-in-hand” neckties enhance the business appearance of an individual, and may be quite expensive. A “four-in-hand necktie” is placed around the wearer's neck and then tied in one of a variety of knots, resulting in a wide front panel and a narrow back panel hanging down the front of the wearer's shirt. When wearing a loose hanging necktie around mechanical devices, such as motor vehicle engine compartments and copying machines, a risk arises of the loose hanging necktie getting caught in the mechanical device. Additionally, a wearer must exercise care when eating so that a loose hanging necktie does not become soiled by accidental contact with food and / or drink. Another concern of a person wearing a necktie is...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/02A45F5/00A41D25/00
CPCA41D25/003A45F5/02Y10T24/1374Y10T24/3672Y10T24/1962Y10T24/367
Inventor BISHOP, DONALD GENE
Owner BISHOP DONALD GENE
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